Bookkeeping - Client Bookkeeper - job 1 of 2

EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with nearly 4,000 employees and more than 350 partners across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today, and position them for success tomorrow.

Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions and start-ups, global public firms and middle-market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not-for-profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers and investors who serve these clients.

Our reach extends globally, with offices in the United Kingdom, Israel, India, the Cayman Islands, Singapore, and Ireland.

The Bookkeeper position is responsible for the delivery of variety of bookkeeping responsibilities and tasks for P&N and clients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• No certification required.
• 1-2+ years of experience in a full charge bookkeeping environment is required.
• Intermediate level of knowledge with respect to accounting software such as Peachtree, QuickBooks Desktop/QuickBooks On-line, MAS90, etc.
• Must be familiar with specific general ledger and financial statement issues such as prepaid insurance/insurance expense, payroll tax and salary allocations and depreciation schedules.
• Must understand Payroll Calculations, Deductions and Reporting Requirements
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and tasks with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work in a highly organized manner within a fast-paced, innovative, and continuously changing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Professionally and appropriately communicate with a diverse group of individuals.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and proactive nature.
• Exhibits a high degree of professionalism and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and within a team environment.
• Computer proficiency with the capability of performing at an intermediate or advanced level with respect to the Microsoft Office Suite of products (specifically Excel, and Word).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares tax returns for clients including Sales tax returns (state & city/parish) and Payroll tax returns, quarterly and annually (federal & state).
• Prepares and distributes W-2’s and 1099’s for clients.
• Reconciles client bank accounts.
• Reconciles client balance sheet accounts to supporting documentation.
• Responds to client questions regarding general bookkeeping issues, payroll withholdings, tax deposits and coding disbursements (chart of accounts).
• Upon client request, serves in the capacity of the client’s bookkeeper (onsite) when an absence occurs.
• Prepares various other tax reports such as property taxes, occupational licenses and, workers’ compensation reports.
• Proactively communicates any issues/concerns relating to work product.
• Develops proficiency for Firm software applications and procedures.
• Complies with the professional and Firm requirements (e.g., employee handbook requirements, time entry procedures, audit quality control document requirements, etc.) including complying with confidentiality requirements (e.g., client information, proposal information, personnel information, job-related information, etc.).

Other Duties:

• Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external parties. Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional and cooperative manner.
• Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, and work processes. Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
• May assist co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service and demonstrating team work skills. Actively supports teamwork throughout the organization.
• Perform other services as assigned.

Other Considerations:

• May periodically travel and work from different company locations.
• May be required to work overtime, and/or on weekends as needed.
• Must arrive at P&N offices or client locations in a timely manner and be ready to perform job responsibilities.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job successfully with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and listen. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to focus. This position spends a significant amount of time sitting and operating a computer. Lifting requirements will not typically exceed 25 pounds.

Work Environment: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully with or without reasonable accommodations. The work environment is considered to be that of a typical business/office operation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Duties:

• Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external parties. Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional and cooperative manner.
• Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, and work processes. Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
• May assist co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service and demonstrating team work skills. Actively supports teamwork throughout the organization.
• Perform other services as assigned.

Other Considerations:

• May periodically travel and work from different company locations.
• May be required to work overtime, and/or on weekends as needed.
• Must arrive at EisnerAmper offices or client locations in a timely manner and be ready to perform job responsibilities.

Work Environment: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully with or without reasonable accommodations. The work environment is considered to be that of a typical business/office operation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits.

Join our team of professionals and take a firm step forward in your career. With an established mentor program and defined career paths for a range of specialties and skill sets, EISNERAMPER is a place where professionals of all experience levels thrive. Our Lifelong Learning program, combined with technical training opportunities for staff, ensure that this is a place where our employees can grow — and with a rich office culture and a strong commitment to work/life balance, EISNERAMPER is a place where you'll be happy to do so. To be considered for employment, visit www.careers.eisneramper.com, complete an employment application and Explore Your Next Opportunity with EISNERAMPER.

EisnerAmper is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.